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Clergy rally in Augusta against detention of immigrant children

by Abigail Austin February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Faith leaders wanted to bring focus on the policies that put immigration children in detention facilities, a situation rally participants consider to be a moral crisis.

Business, Maine, News

Five takeaways on building a small business in central Maine

by Staff Report February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about the aspects of building a small business, from when to start to when to quit.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Kennebec Journal police log for Feb. 6

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Augusta area police reports for Feb. 6, 2019.

Community

United Way of Kennebec Valley raises more than $1.7 million

by Tedda Henry February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently announced a 2018 fundraising total of $1,745,277, the most ever collected in support of its 48 partner programs. Campaign Chairs Chris and Gabby Russell shared this news at UWKV’s Campaign Celebration, which attracted more than 200 people to Central Maine Power on Jan. 31, according to a […]

Maine

Portland, Augusta set new record high temperatures

by Dennis Hoey February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

The 62 degrees reached in Portland beat the previous record high for the date of 51 degrees in 2005.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Augusta councilors to consider funds for streetlight takeover

by Keith Edwards February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

City officials anticipate significant savings by buying streetlights and converting them to more-efficient LEDs.

Business, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics

Advocates rally in Maine for continued access to CBD products

by Penelope Overton February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

More than 100 people turned out at the State House to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduced a bill to make the sale of CBD legal in Maine.

Community

Job Corps Centers in Maine accepting applications

February 5, 2019

Job Corps Centers in Maine are accepting applications for those interested in jump starting their career. Job Corps is a no cost training program for young women and men, ages 16 to 24 years old. People can choose from several career opportunities including heavy truck driving, health care, culinary arts, construction, electrical and auto mechanics. […]